Lakes safe despite deadly amoeba

Connor Hanks, left, and Aaron Turman swim at Twin Lakes Recreation Area. Despite a recent death caused by the Naegleria amoeba, public health officials are emphasizing that the states lakes are safe to swim in.

Connor Hanks, right, looks at a fish Aaron Turman caught in a net at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area.

Aaron Turman splashes in the shallow water at Twin Lakes Recreation Area.

Connor Hanks, center, and Matt Harden, right, look at a fish Aaron Turman caught in a net at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area.

Connor Hanks, left, and Aaron Turman emerge from the water at Twin Lakes Recreation Area.